Río Muni · Equatorial Guinea
Bata travel guide
Bata is a city in Río Muni, Equatorial Guinea, home to about 290,000 people.
- Best months
- July
- Nearest airport
- BSG6 km · Bata International Airport
- Currency
- XAFCentral African CFA franc
- Time zone
- Africa/Malabo
- Language
- French, Portuguese, Spanish
About
About Bata
Bata is a port city in the Litoral province of Equatorial Guinea and the most populous city in the country, with a population of 309,345 at the 2015 census. The city, formerly the capital of Equatorial Guinea, lies on the Atlantic coast of Río Muni.
With some 230,000 inhabitants, Bata is the largest city in the country, and it was the capital until 1969 when Malabo was chosen to replace it. Bata is starting to feel the effects of the petrodollar, and many new building projects are popping up in the city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bata
See
- The Promenade
- Freedom Tower
- Gran Mercado Central
- St. James and Our Lady of the Pillar Cathedral, Bata
Do
There are many beautiful undeveloped white sand beaches just outside the city, and you definitely don't have to worry about crowds. Particularly recommended are those at Mbini, some 50 km south of the city.
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When to go
The best time to visit Bata
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bata are July. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; October is the wettest, with about 542 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bata: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bata International Airport (BSG), about 6.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Corisco International Airport (OCS, 117 km) and President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM, 141 km) are also within reach.
BSG · Bata International Airport
OCS · Corisco International Airport
GEM · President Obiang Nguema International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bata
Drink
Bata nightlife bounces all night long, but the nightclubs don't pick up the pace until quite late.
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Questions
Bata: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bata?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bata are July. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; October is the wettest, with about 542 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bata?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bata International Airport (BSG), about 6.0 km from the city centre in a straight line; Corisco International Airport (OCS, 117 km) and President Obiang Nguema International Airport (GEM, 141 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Bata?
Central African CFA franc (XAF).
Nearby
Destinations near Bata
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.